Ethos VC

Ethos VC is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. The firm primarily focuses on investing in fintech, infrastructure, and logistics sectors, with a concentration on US-based companies, as well as some investments in Africa and Latin America. Ethos VC engages in various types of investments, including primary rounds, tenders, and secondary transactions involving company executives or employees. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Ethos VC aims to support innovative companies in their growth and development within these targeted industries.

John Andreini

Co-Founder

Mick Eddy

Founder and General Partner

Justin Ho

Partner

Anthony Zepponi

Venture Capital Investor

27 past transactions

Clara

Series B in 2023
Clara is a financial technology company focused on simplifying home mortgage financing for individuals and families. By leveraging advanced technology, Clara aims to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and personalization of the mortgage origination process. Its online lending platform facilitates an easy and streamlined experience for consumers, allowing them to secure home financing quickly and clearly. In addition to its mortgage offerings, Clara also provides a suite of financial tools designed for businesses, including corporate expense management solutions, corporate cards, and bill payment services. This comprehensive approach enables both consumers and businesses to manage their financial needs with greater ease and control.

Yummy

Venture Round in 2022
Yummy Inc. develops and offers Yummy, food delivery application. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in San Francisco, California with additional office in Caracas, Venezuela.

earnJARVIS

Seed Round in 2022
earnJARVIS is a crypto investment platform that helps retail investors and businesses access the full breath of the crypto economy by automating asset and yield management.

Proof

Secondary Market in 2022
Notarize, Inc. operates an online notary platform that allows individuals and businesses to have documents notarized remotely through live video calls with commissioned eNotaries. Founded in May 2015 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Notarize provides several services, including a general notary service, Notarize for Business for organizations and developers, and Notarize for Mortgage, which streamlines the closing process by connecting lenders, title companies, and borrowers online. The platform is accessible via iOS, Android, and web applications, making it convenient for users. Notarize also offers an electronic will service, enhancing its suite of digital legal solutions. The company focuses on identity verification to ensure secure transactions, thereby helping clients protect their business and maintain compliance with notarization requirements.

Starburst

Series D in 2022
Starburst Data is a data access and analytics company that develops an SQL query engine. It provides fast and interactive enterprise-ready distribution, consisting of additional tooling and configurations, enabling data analysts to run fast analytic queries against various data sources ranging in size from gigabytes to petabytes. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Starburst Data is a data access and analytics company developing an SQL-on-Anything analytics platform.

Chipper

Series C in 2021
Chipper Cash is a financial services company that features a software application platform that enables free instant cross-border mobile money transfers in Africa as easy as sending a text message. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Greenlight

Secondary Market in 2021
Greenlight Financial Technology, Inc. is a financial services company that provides debit card solutions specifically designed for children, enabling parents to cultivate financial literacy in their kids. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Greenlight offers a mobile application that allows parents to manage their children's spending by selecting specific stores where the Greenlight debit card can be used. The platform features patent-pending technology that empowers parents to monitor spending habits, freeze cards if lost, receive instant alerts, and automate allowances. This approach not only promotes responsible spending but also facilitates teachable moments around earning, saving, and giving.

Rain

Venture Round in 2021
Rain Technologies Inc. is a financial technology company based in Los Angeles, California, established in 2019. The company focuses on enhancing employees' financial health by providing a voluntary benefit that allows workers to access their earned wages instantly through its Rain Instant Pay application. This application integrates with TSheets to track employee shift data, enabling users to withdraw portions of their earnings before the scheduled payday. If employees opt not to withdraw funds, they receive their full pay on payday as usual. The app also includes features such as a checking account option with overdraft protection, notifications for upcoming bills, and tools for saving and budgeting. Rain's services are provided at no cost to employers, making it an appealing option for businesses looking to support their workforce's financial well-being.

Rain

Seed Round in 2021
Rain Technologies Inc. is a financial technology company based in Los Angeles, California, established in 2019. The company focuses on enhancing employees' financial health by providing a voluntary benefit that allows workers to access their earned wages instantly through its Rain Instant Pay application. This application integrates with TSheets to track employee shift data, enabling users to withdraw portions of their earnings before the scheduled payday. If employees opt not to withdraw funds, they receive their full pay on payday as usual. The app also includes features such as a checking account option with overdraft protection, notifications for upcoming bills, and tools for saving and budgeting. Rain's services are provided at no cost to employers, making it an appealing option for businesses looking to support their workforce's financial well-being.

Natural Fiber Welding

Venture Round in 2021
Natural Fiber Welding, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of innovative fabrics and materials, utilizing technology that transforms plants and natural fibers into durable textiles and products. Founded in 2015 and based in Peoria, Illinois, the company focuses on harnessing renewable resources to create sustainable alternatives to synthetic materials. By leveraging abundant local resources, Natural Fiber Welding aims to develop scalable solutions that are accessible to diverse communities, enhancing the quality and usability of their products while minimizing processing costs. The company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation positions it as a leader in the movement toward environmentally friendly materials.

Anduril Industries

Series D in 2021
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance. Anduril commits top technical talent to solving the most complex national security challenges. We’re building the next generation of technology that will aid and protect those who serve on the front lines defending the nation and its interests. Our mission is to develop cutting edge technology that enables America and its allies to maintain global leadership now and into the future.

Stripe

Venture Round in 2021
Stripe, Inc. is a global technology company that provides application programming interfaces (APIs) and tools designed to facilitate online payment processing for businesses. Its comprehensive platform includes solutions for payments, subscriptions, fraud detection, and data analytics, among others. Stripe's offerings, such as Stripe Connect for routing payments, Stripe Radar for fraud prevention, and Stripe Checkout for seamless transaction processes, cater to a diverse clientele ranging from startups to established enterprises. The company also addresses financing challenges faced by online businesses through Stripe Capital, which offers fast and flexible funding options. With operations in multiple countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Singapore, Stripe aims to simplify financial infrastructure and support the growth of internet-based businesses, thereby contributing to the overall economic landscape of the digital economy. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Stripe has established partnerships with leading technology firms to enhance its service capabilities.

Vise

Series C in 2021
Vise, Inc. is a technology company focused on automating investment management for financial advisors through machine learning and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2016 by Samir Vasavada and Runik Mehrotra, the company is based in New York, New York. Vise offers a subadvisor platform that integrates with custodians, allowing users to import client data and streamline trading and portfolio management. The platform supports financial advisors, wealth managers, and portfolio managers by designing customized portfolios, managing ongoing investments, and providing valuable insights. By leveraging advanced technology, Vise aims to enhance the advisor-client relationship, enabling financial professionals to concentrate on delivering personalized service while efficiently managing their clients' investments.

Hearth

Series B in 2021
Hearth Brokerage, operated by Shogun Enterprises Inc., is a financial services company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in home renovation financing and insurance. Founded in 2016, Hearth provides a range of services including personal loans, home equity loans, credit cards, and home improvement advice. Its online marketplace allows users to compare rates on personal loans specifically for various home improvement projects such as roofing, bathroom and kitchen remodeling, pool installations, basement upgrades, and HVAC improvements. Additionally, the company offers consumer lending and mortgage brokerage services, positioning itself as a key player in the financial technology sector focused on home enhancement.

CINCHONA

Seed Round in 2021
Cinchona acquires, incubates and develops great ecommerce brands. We are backed by leading investors and our team has deep expertise in ecommerce, technology, and M&A. We are building an ecosystem of e-commerce entrepreneurs. For entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs.

Aimi

Series A in 2021
AiMi is a revolutionary breakthrough in generative music that will fundamentally change the way the artform is created, consumed and ultimately monetized. The platform delivers endless, immersive compositions that are crafted by artists, powered by artificial intelligence and molded by the mood of each individual user. For fans of electronic music, AiMi offers a new form of listening - one that is adaptable and ever-evolving. AiMi is free to use and free of ads. Six unique experiences are currently included with the app, ranging from meditation to high energy music and a broad spectrum of sounds, styles and genres in between.

Airtable

Series E in 2021
Airtable is a cloud-based software company founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It combines features of traditional spreadsheets with the functionality of a database, making it accessible to a wider audience beyond technical users. This platform enables users to create and customize their own workflows, facilitating tasks such as managing editorial calendars and planning events. By providing intuitive tools, Airtable empowers non-coders to build complex workflows and applications, enhancing productivity and collaboration across various projects.

Stripe

Series H in 2021
Stripe, Inc. is a global technology company that provides application programming interfaces (APIs) and tools designed to facilitate online payment processing for businesses. Its comprehensive platform includes solutions for payments, subscriptions, fraud detection, and data analytics, among others. Stripe's offerings, such as Stripe Connect for routing payments, Stripe Radar for fraud prevention, and Stripe Checkout for seamless transaction processes, cater to a diverse clientele ranging from startups to established enterprises. The company also addresses financing challenges faced by online businesses through Stripe Capital, which offers fast and flexible funding options. With operations in multiple countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Singapore, Stripe aims to simplify financial infrastructure and support the growth of internet-based businesses, thereby contributing to the overall economic landscape of the digital economy. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Stripe has established partnerships with leading technology firms to enhance its service capabilities.

Flutterwave

Series C in 2021
Flutterwave provides a payment service for global merchants and payment service providers. It provides technology, infrastructure, and services to enable global merchants, payment service providers, and helps banks and businesses build secure and seamless payment solutions for their customers by smoothening the exchange of funds. The company was founded in 2016 by Iyinoluwa Aboyeji and Olugbenga Agboola and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Astra

Venture Round in 2021
Astra Space, Inc. is a rocket launch company based in Alameda, California, that designs and builds rockets for satellite delivery and launch services. Founded in 2004 and rebranded in 2016, Astra specializes in offering online reservations for payload deliveries to sun-synchronous and low inclination orbits. The company provides dedicated launch services for payloads ranging from 50 kg to 150 kg, targeting a reference orbit of 500 km. Astra operates test facilities to support its operations and aims to facilitate frequent access to space.

Fantasmo.io

Seed Round in 2021
Fantasmo.io, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Venice, California, develops decentralized and open-source software solutions for creating 3D maps and camera-based positioning systems suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments. The company's primary offering, the Camera Positioning Standard, operates without the need for traditional infrastructure such as satellites, beacons, or radios, making it particularly versatile for various applications. Fantasmo's technology is utilized across multiple sectors, including micro mobility, robotics, mobile devices, and automotive industries, enabling advancements in augmented reality and the integration of physical and digital spaces.

Astra

Venture Round in 2020
Astra Space, Inc. is a rocket launch company based in Alameda, California, that designs and builds rockets for satellite delivery and launch services. Founded in 2004 and rebranded in 2016, Astra specializes in offering online reservations for payload deliveries to sun-synchronous and low inclination orbits. The company provides dedicated launch services for payloads ranging from 50 kg to 150 kg, targeting a reference orbit of 500 km. Astra operates test facilities to support its operations and aims to facilitate frequent access to space.

Airtable

Series D in 2020
Airtable is a cloud-based software company founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It combines features of traditional spreadsheets with the functionality of a database, making it accessible to a wider audience beyond technical users. This platform enables users to create and customize their own workflows, facilitating tasks such as managing editorial calendars and planning events. By providing intuitive tools, Airtable empowers non-coders to build complex workflows and applications, enhancing productivity and collaboration across various projects.

Palantir Technologies

Secondary Market in 2020
Palantir Technologies Inc. is a data analytics company that develops platforms for integrating, managing, and analyzing large volumes of information for public institutions, commercial enterprises, and non-profit organizations globally. Its primary products include Palantir Gotham, tailored for government applications, and Palantir Foundry, designed for commercial clients. These platforms facilitate collaboration among analysts and enable comprehensive data analysis across various sectors, including healthcare, finance, defense, and law enforcement. Palantir’s solutions address issues such as fraud detection, crisis response, cybersecurity, and disaster preparedness. Founded in 2003 in Denver, Colorado, the company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, and has established strategic partnerships with clients like United Airlines.

Bakkt

Series B in 2020
Bakkt, founded in 2018 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, operates a blockchain-based platform that facilitates the buying, selling, storing, and spending of digital assets for both consumers and institutions. The company specializes in digital currency management, offering solutions for cryptocurrency transactions and the redemption of loyalty points. Its technology is designed to support institutional clients with a regulated market environment, providing custody solutions and a user-friendly experience through application programming interfaces (APIs) and web integration. Bakkt's platform aims to connect various aspects of the digital economy, enabling seamless transactions and enhancing the utility of loyalty currencies for its clients.

Citizen

Convertible Note in 2020
Citizen is a free mobile application that notifies its users with safety alerts and real-time incident updates. It is a powerful force for good that has already evacuated people from burning buildings, diverted school buses from nearby terrorist attacks, and, in one instance, led to the rescue of a one-year-old boy from a stolen car. It is a truly unique proposition that provides you with alerts from 911 data that until now has never been made available to the public. The alerts are accompanied by live stories, real-time updates, and user-generated content to provide you with the information you need so you know what’s happening around you rather than having to wonder why police are on your corner or there are helicopters above you. Today, over a million people across the United States have downloaded the app and use it to keep themselves, their families, and their friends safe. Emergency services and community activists alike hail the app as a ground-breaking development in personal and community safety. Over 1 million New Yorkers have citizens, and the app has seen similar growth, usage, and engagement in LA, SF, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. The company was founded in 2017 and based in New York City, New York.
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